2023
Divorce, Jobs, and Self-Determination Moments
February 11, 2023
Children with Disabilities and Divorce: What A Texas Parent Needs to Know
Mike Day, Attorney, & Mary Ann Hughes, Special Needs Divorce Coach
Don’t Graduate to the Couch!
Cheyenne Jock, Maurice Lafontant, and Sonia Martinez - Best Buddies
Home and Community-Based Services Settings Rule: Implementation in Texas
Katherine Layman, Texas Health and Human Services
Wait…What Comes Next? Executive Function Explained
Oswin Latimer, Autistic Consultant
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Marianna Bond, ATP
Creating a Vision: What Does the Future Hold and How Do We Get There?
Cindi Paschall, M.O.M. & Disability Rights Advocate
Work is Possible When You Receive SSI
Mary Jane Williams, Family to Family Network
Disability Services in Higher Education
Brandie Wiley, UNT - Health Science Center
TWC Vocational Rehabilitation and Pre-Employment Transition Services
Shelaine Hayes & Chinatsu Lewis, Texas Workforce Commission
May 13, 2023
Employees With Disabilities: The Employer's Perspective
Panel Presentation Facilitated by Robin Kuntz
Ending Social Isolation of People with IDD
Courtney Page, Best Buddies Texas
Finding a Path to a Place to Call Home
Jacky Sylvie, Community for Permanent and Supported Housing
Government Benefits 101: Understanding SSI & Medicaid, SSDI & Medicare as well as Childhood Disability Benefits
Allison Schaberg, Consolidated Planning Group
Guardianship: A Rush to the Courthouse or Last Resort?
Judge Brooke Allen, Tarrant County Probate Court 2
Housing Opportunities for Persons with IDD
Courtney Page, M.O.M., Advocate
Public School Transition Services: Maximizing Possibilities
Cindi Paschall, M.O.M., Advocate
QPR (Question. Persuade. Refer.) for Suicide Prevention
Amy Pool, Grant Haliburton Foundation
Raising the Bar Toward Independence
Robin Kuntz, Achievable Employment Solutions
Self-Determination: Making Choices & Taking Ownership
The Self-Determination Group
The Communication Bill of Rights in Action
Deann O’Lenick, Language Through AAC
August 12, 2023
Autistic Burnout: Symptoms, Signs, and How to Recover
Panel Presentation
Issues During the 88th Legislative Session
Scott Daigle, Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
Peace of Mind Planning: Key Steps to Protect Your Child
Elizabeth Tucker, EveryChild
Ivy Goldstein, Children with Special Health Care Needs, DSHS
Driving with Disabilities
Karen McDonald, Baylor Scott & White
STAR+PLUS and Community First Choice
Elizabeth Tucker, EveryChild
Technology for Autonomy and Independence
Angela Standridge, Texas Technology Access Program
What Video Games Reveal About the Best Learning Goals: A Parent’s Perspective
Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe, Author
Accessible Gaming: The Basics
Angela Standridge, Texas Technology Access Program
Inclusive Recreational Starter Kit: Participation Tools
Erin Fogarty, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Medicaid HCBS Waivers
Elizabeth Tucker, EveryChild
November 8, 2023
Creating Person-Centered Outcomes: What, Why & How
Jeff Garrison-Tate
Disability Planning: How Attorneys and Financial Planners Can Help You Meet Your Goals
Heidi Angel, Attorney, & Allison Schaberg
Employment First in Texas
Britni Miles
Joe Sanchez, Texas APSE
Equal Power: Because It Is The Right Thing To Do!
Ty and Aimee Day
Financial & Estate Planning for a Person with a Disability
Curtis Klieger, ChSNC ® Financial Planner
Healthy Relationships: Dating and Romantic Partnerships
Megan Westmore
Journey to Employment
Cheyenne Jock, Best Buddies
Let's Talk About Sexual Violence and What to Do About It
Leigh Anne McKingsley, The Arc’s NCCJD
James Meadour, Civil Rights & Sexual Assault Prevention Advocate
Life with a Disability in Texas: A Chat with the Experts - Panel Discussion
People with I/DD and the Justice System: Prevention and Support
Leigh Anne McKingsley, The Arc’s NCCJD
Texas ABLE Program: A Savings Account for Texans with Disabilities
Anna Mallett, Texas Comptroller
The Transition to SSDI & Medicare?? Oh My!!!
Sue Burek
